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Nuttall's Violet

Viola nuttallii

Photo by RedRock
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40.2693, -111.585

Field Notes

Description:

Yellow blossom with five petals. Approx 3cm across. Smooth, eliptic leaves with longitudinal veins. Grows in small clusters.

Habitat:

These grew in Utah mountains at approx 6800'. They were growing near Aspen trees and Box-elder Maples.

Notes:

Seems very similar to Viola purpurea but leaves are very different.

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Viola nuttallii

Species ID Suggestions

Nuttall's Violet

Viola nuttallii

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BlueAppaloosa
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Comments (1)
RedRock
Blue - I think you are right. Thanks for the suggestion.

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Flowers of North America
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Flowers in the Rocky Mountains - UT, CO, WY
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Wildlife of Utah
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Utah Plants
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PublishedMay 31, 2016

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